3700 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA9am–9pm daily · Fri + Sat until 11pm
(661) 489-3202
Our story

From Michoacán to Bakersfield.

Founded in 2022 by two childhood friends from the same part of Michoacán, Mexico, El Puesto brings the food and hospitality they wanted to share with their Bakersfield community.

Family-owned · Locally rooted

A family kitchen, shaped by Michoacán.

The founders saw a need for authentic Mexican food in Bakersfield. They imagined a beautiful, welcoming place where delicious food, good vibes, and thoughtful customer service belong together.

Family is at the heart of the kitchen. The founders’ mothers and sisters are among the family chefs, and the food celebrates the cooking of four sisters.

Their hope is simple: to serve the Bakersfield community well and give people a welcoming place to gather.

Rooted in Michoacán. Here for Bakersfield.
Family-owned · Locally owned
Warmly lit El Puesto dining room with floral ceiling decor
A welcoming place to gather in Bakersfield

Our roots

Two childhood friends, from the same part of Michoacán, sharing the food that shaped them.

Made by family

The founders’ mothers and sisters bring their cooking to a family-run kitchen.

Here for Bakersfield

A locally owned restaurant built around good food, good vibes, and welcoming service.